Finding the Third Proportional to 138,894 and 303,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,894 and 303,924 is: 665,038.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,894 : 303,924 = 303,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,894/303,924 = 303,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,894x = 303,924 × 303,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,894x = 92,369,797,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,369,797,776/138,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,038.07
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